McHenry County Planit10: Lake in the Hills Pub in the Park, Haunted Hayride in McHenry, Fall Diddley craft show and more

By NORTHWEST HERALD

Oct. 12, 2017

Looking for something to do? We have 10 suggestions.

PUB IN THE PARK

WHEN: 3 to 7:30 p.m. Oct 14

WHERE: Sunset Park, 5200 Miller Road, Lake in the Hills

COST and INFO: VIP hours start at 3 p.m., general admission at 4 p.m. Craft beer fest hosted by the People for Parks Foundation of Lake in the Hills to support the Lake in the Hills Parks &amp; Recreation Department programs. There will be beers from more than 40 breweries, food trucks and live music featuring Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos (right). You pick the songs, they will play them. Also featuring entertainment from WJMK 104.3 K-Hits Chicago. Must be age 21 or older to attend. General admission: $45 in advance, $55 at the gate; $15 designated driver in advance, $25 at the gate. Information: 847-960-7460 or www.pubinthepark.org.

HAUNTED HAYRIDE

WHEN: 7 to 10:30 p.m. Oct. 13-14 and Oct. 20-21

WHERE: Petersen Park, 4311 Lakewood Road, McHenry

COST and INFO: Henry Deadwood and his friends have been awaiting this year’s opening night for 12 long months. They are creeping around, lurking about and hiding within the forested area of Deadwood Forest (known the rest of the year as Peterson Park). Their appearance each October is as mystifying as their disappearance. Free parking. Refreshments available. A family-friendly event, but younger children should be accompanied by adults.Tickets: $8. Tickets and information: www.wonderlakeskiteam.org.

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FALL DIDDLEY CRAFT SHOW

WHEN: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 14 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 15

WHERE: Boone County Fairgrounds, 8791 Route 76, Belvidere

COST and INFO: A 32nd annual fundraiser to benefit the Mental Health Resource League for McHenry County, which provides funding to at least 18 McHenry County agencies. The show features hundreds of crafters in eight tents, food concessions and bake sales. Admission: $7 ages 12 and older, $6 groups of 25 or more. Free parking. Information: 815-385-5745 or www.mhrl.org/falldiddley.html.

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60050/51 COMMUNITY OKTOBERFEST

WHEN: Noon to 9 p.m. Oct. 14

WHERE: Veterans Memorial Park, 3400 Pearl St., McHenry

COST and INFO: Hosted by the McHenry Sunrise Rotary featuring food vendors, beer, live music by Modern Day Romeos (above), Jim Sieg and Staff Infection, games, raffles and other fundraising activities. Proceeds will be used to fund the Rotary’s key initiatives. Tickets: $5 adults, free for children 12 and younger. Tickets and information: 630-632-9560 or www.rotary-oktoberfest.com.

COST and INFO: Featuring six stations throughout The Quarry Cable Park, with each station paired with one beer a sample-size dish. Includes a Halloween costume contest with prizes from Allagash Brewing Company, s’mores by a campfire and music by Rowdy Souls (above). Cost: $45. Tickets and information: www.thequarrycablepark.com.

COST and INFO: Doors open at 11 a.m. A 7th annual event with five bands playing favorite classic and country hits all day. Featuring Cinful from noon to 2 p.m., Clones from 2 to 4 p.m., Cascade Drive from 4 to 6 p.m., Nashville Electric Company (above) from 6 to 9 p.m. and Bella Cain from 9 to midnight. Also featuring DJ Marc Esses and DJ New Vintage throughout the day. Cost: $20. Information: Find the event on Facebook or www.redmilltavern.com.